Do you need a marriage certificate? You can obtain your marriage certificate from the registry office that notarized the marriage. The registry office issues the marriage certificate from the marriage register.
Documents
To apply for a marriage certificate, you will need:
Your identity card or passport (a copy if applying in writing; if applying online, you must authenticate yourself electronically with your new identity card)
If applying for or collecting the certificate through a representative: written authorization from the authorized person, their identity card or passport, and the identity card or passport of the representative
For other persons, proof of their legal interest
Fees
The costs vary depending on the state. Your local registry office will be happy to
provide you with further information.
Costs in Wiesbaden:
First copy - €12.00
Multilingual international marriage certificate/civil partnership certificate, first copy – €12.00
Each additional copy of a marriage certificate / civil partnership certificate - €6.00